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Oct 5, 2019 at 8:54 PM

Charles Goodnight house on 'Texas Bucket List'

Outside of Amarillo is a small community known as Goodnight, named after "the father of the Texas Panhandle." Charles Goodnight helped established the Goodnight-Loving Trail, invented the chuckwagon, founded the JA Ranch in Palo Duro Canyon, and thanks to wife, saved the Southern Plains bison. Tune in to KVII ABC at 10:30 a.m. Sunday for "Texas Bucket List" as host Shane McAuliffe visits the Charles Goodnight Historical Center, the house Charles constructed for his wife, Mary Ann, in 1887.

The Charles Goodnight Historical Center is featured alongside two other stops, Pennie's Tex Mex Take Out in Galveston and Riley's Tavern in Hunter, according to a news release.

For more information, go to https://thetexasbucketlist.com/where-to-watch

Floydada gears up for 39th annual Punkin' Days

The 32nd annual Punkin' Days is set for 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in Floydada.

The annual event includes many vendors, games for the whole family, a BBQ and chili cook off, raffles and a team roping event.

There will also be live music for the evening provided by Jason Nutt & Highway 70 and Riley Adams Duo.

Applications for the BBQ and chili cook-Off will also be posted on the website.

Canadian Fall Foliage Festival set for Oct. 19-20

The city of Canadian will host its Fall Foliage Festival over the course of two days, the weekend of Oct. 19-20.

This year's festival will feature an arts and crafts show, tape art, nature tours, art activities, museum visits, a quilt show and car show, as well as plenty of opportunities for shopping and dining.

The River Valley Pioneer Museum will give festival goers a look at the history of the Texas Panhandle, as well as the annual quilt show. Also on exhibit will be western style paintings and sculptures by Canyon artist Gary Ward.

The Citadelle Art Museum will also be open for festivities. Tour the Citadelle mansion and view the renowned art collection of Dr. and Mrs. Malouf Abraham. Attendees can also join professional tape artists in transforming the gallery space into a three-dimensional art exhibition. Tickets are $10, or $15 to see both the Citadelle and Hill Crest, the Abrahams' current home (1-4 p.m. Saturday only).

Lake Marvin Lodge and the surrounding area will have all kinds of nature activities and tours.

For more information, go to www.canadiantx.com or visit the group's Facebook page, facebook.com/canadiantx

Beatles vs. Stones: Tribute band showdown

Beatles vs. Stones - two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Globe-News Center for Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.

The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction.

Tickets for this showdown are $30, $55 or $65 (depending on seating), and are available for purchase online at panhandletickets.com

Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets at the Civic Center Box Office at 401 S. Buchanan St., entrance 1, or call (806) 378-3096.

Mariachi Festival scheduled

The Flavors of Amarillo Mariachi Festival is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Amarillo Civic Center south exhibit hall, 401 Buchanan St.

This event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a tribute to two of the most prized aspects of Hispanic culture…food and music. It is a great way to experience the Hispanic culture and explore different flavors from a variety of restaurants in our area.

More information will be available as the event draws near.

For more information, call the Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce office at 806-379-8800.

Craft Beer and Bacon Fest set for Oct. 12

The Amarillo Craft Beer and Bacon Fest is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Amarillo Netplex, 3723 SW 58th St.

Sample beers from local breweries and local restaurants will be making unique bacon dishes for the public to sample.

This event is for those ages 12 and older.

Tickets are $35 for general admission and $100 for VIP admission. Tickets can be purchased online at tixr.com

For more information see the Amarillo Craft Beer and Bacon Fest Facebook page.

Denk will be the featured performer on piano playing "Mein Jesu" by Back/Stokowski; "Piano Concerto No. 19," by Mozart; and "Symphony No. 4," by Schumann.

The symphony will be conducted by Jacomo Rafael Bairos.

Tickets for this performance are $16, $19, $36 or $55 depending on seating, and are available for purchase online at panhandletickets.com

Amarillo Botanical Gardens hosts final West Texas Chefs Table

Join Panhandle PBS and West Texas Chefs Table for the final dinner of the 2019 season of Savor the Goods: Local Cuisine, Ethnic Flair, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at The Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive.

Executive Chef Rocky Dunnam of Bivins Foundation, Bivins Pointe, Nineteen49 Catering and Rock'D Recipes and Chef Tanner Burnam of Northwest Texas Healthcare System/Sodexo will be featured. They will craft a menu inspired by French cuisine. (Final menu to be determined.)

Tickets are $75 and available online at eventbrite.com

Call (806) 371-5479 to reserve a table of 8 for $500.

Duo closes out 2019 Yellow City Sounds series

Texas country / Americana singer-songwriters Courtney Patton and Jason Eady will close out the 2019 Yellow City Sounds Live concert series on Thursday, Nov. 21.

The wife-and-husband duo's intimate concert — a joint production of Panhandle PBS and Amarillo College's FM90 — is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Panhandle PBS studio, 2408 S. Jackson St.

Patton is a Texas native whose storytelling and songwriting is drawn from her own life. Eady is an Americana singer-songwriter originally from Mississippi who’s now a vital part of the Texas country music scene. They released a duets album, Something Together, in 2017.

Admission is $10. Space is limited, and tickets are required. Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

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